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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:historical_figure
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gptkbp:affiliation
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African American community organizations
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Pennsylvania_Abolition_Society
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
Free African Society
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gptkbp:awards
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honorary degrees
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gptkbp:born
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September 2, 1766
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gptkbp:children
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James Forten Jr.
Margaret Forten
Sarah Forten
William Forten
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gptkbp:contribution
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financial support for abolitionist causes
support for education for African Americans
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gptkbp:died
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March 4, 1842
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gptkbp:education
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self-educated
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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symbol of resilience and determination
early advocate for civil rights
pioneering African American entrepreneur
role in abolitionist movement
impact on future generations of activists
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James Forten
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gptkbp:influence_on
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gptkb:Frederick_Douglass
gptkb:Sojourner_Truth
gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
gptkb:W._E._B._Du_Bois
gptkb:Rosa_Parks
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:American_Revolution
Quaker beliefs
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gptkbp:involvement
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gptkb:community_service
gptkb:War_of_1812
political activism
anti-slavery petitions
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gptkbp:known_for
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advocacy for African American rights
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gptkbp:legacy
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influence on civil rights movement
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_work
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Forten's sailmaking business
advocacy writings
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:oppression
gptkb:Entrepreneur
sailmaker
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania
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gptkbp:spouse
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Charlotte Forten
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Philadelphia_Abolition_Society
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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